Dr. Jan Schroers

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Biography

Jan Schroers is the Robert Higgin Professor of Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering at Yale University. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Aachen in Germany. His research interests lie in the fields of Micro and Nano Replication, MEMS Materials and Processes, and Amorphous Metallic Foams. He has made significant contributions to the study of Bulk Metallic Glasses and Bio-Medical Applications, as well as net-shaping processing methods that encompass a wide range of length scales. Schroers is particularly known for his work on Thermoplastic Forming, which involves innovative processing techniques and materials that can greatly enhance the application potential of metallic glasses in various fields including advanced manufacturing and biomedical engineering.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.